draughty

[ draf-tee, drahf- ]

adjective

, Chiefly British.

, draught·i·er, draught·i·est.

1. drafty.

draughty

/ ˈdrɑːftɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by or exposed to draughts of air

Derived Forms

• ˈdraughtily, adverb
• ˈdraughtiness, noun

Other Words From

• draughti·ly adverb
• draughti·ness noun

Example Sentences

To keep your feet as toasty as possible, slip into a pair of heated slippers and get instant relief from cold floors and draughty indoor air.

From Popular-Science

And, far from remaining in bed to-day, I am writing this from my office, an exceedingly draughty apartment.

From Project Gutenberg

“I perceive your reason for carrying me to this very draughty tavern,” he said at last.

From Project Gutenberg

No long passages, painted in imitation marble, cold and draughty, and dreary!

From Project Gutenberg

To light a primus in a draughty tent at a low temperature calls for some forbearance before one is a thorough master of the art.

From Project Gutenberg

"These old houses are so draughty," continued Angel, looking at the flames, and at the grease guttering down the sides.

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